A Winter Trip Built Around the Whole Family
Learn to ski or snowboard together while we help coordinate the practical parts of the trip—from accommodation and equipment to lessons, meals, and airport transfers.
Choose a Premium or Luxury stay and build the itinerary around your family's ages, ability levels, and travel dates.
A family ski holiday has more moving parts than an individual trip.
Children and adults may learn at different speeds. Equipment needs vary by age and size. Hotel comfort matters more after a cold day outside, and transfers, meals, and lesson timing all need to work together.
Our Family Packages are designed to coordinate those pieces in one itinerary, with lesson arrangements adapted around your family's ages and ability levels.
Parents and children don't always learn in the same way or at the same pace. Separate instructors can be arranged where appropriate.
Ski or snowboard equipment and winter outerwear are included according to your selected package.
Choose between Premium and Luxury hotel tiers, with room arrangements based on your family size and availability.
Lessons, transfers, meals, equipment, and accommodation can be planned together instead of booked separately.
Comfort, Convenience & Family-Friendly Planning
Stay at one of Gulmarg's premium hotel partners while combining family ski or snowboard instruction with the main trip essentials.
Current hotel options may include:
A Higher-End Family Stay in Gulmarg
Combine family ski or snowboard instruction with one of Gulmarg's higher-end hotels and a more premium overall stay.
Current hotel options may include:
| Package | Instruction | Accommodation | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Family | Family-focused ski/snowboard instruction | Premium hotel | Comfort + value |
| Luxury Family | Family-focused ski/snowboard instruction | Higher-end hotel | Premium overall stay |
Both tiers are built around the family experience. You can see exact pricing, hotel options, lesson structure, and inclusions on the individual package pages.
The best lesson setup depends on your family's ages and current ability.
Depending on the group, we may recommend:
The goal is to create a lesson plan that works for the people in your family rather than forcing everyone into one group.
Your family doesn't all need to arrive with the same experience.
Packages can work for families where:
Tell us everyone's ages and experience when inquiring so we can recommend the right lesson structure.
Current Family Packages use two baseline itineraries.
A more compact trip with beginner lessons and time for a family excursion.
Best for: Shorter school breaks or families combining Gulmarg with a wider Kashmir trip.
More time for lessons, practice, rest, and other mountain experiences.
The 7-day Premium and Luxury packages include Phase 1 Gondola access in their published itineraries.
Best for: Families who want skiing or snowboarding to be the main focus of the holiday.
Custom durations may also be possible depending on dates, hotel availability, and lesson arrangements.
Ask About Family DatesDepending on the tier and itinerary you choose, your package may include:
Exact inclusions vary by package and duration. Check the individual Premium or Luxury Family page before booking.
The current Family packages include ski or snowboard equipment and waterproof outerwear, which can make packing easier for parents.
Families should still bring personal items such as:
We'll confirm exactly what's provided with your selected package before arrival.
If one parent, child, or family member doesn't want to ski every day, the wider trip can include other Gulmarg activities.
Depending on the season and conditions, options may include sightseeing, a Gondola ride, or other winter experiences.
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Share the number of adults and children, children's ages, and everyone's ski or snowboard experience.
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Select the accommodation tier that best fits your preferred level of comfort and budget.
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Tell us when you're traveling and whether you'd prefer the 5- or 7-day baseline itinerary.
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We'll help coordinate the appropriate instruction, equipment, accommodation, transfers, and other package elements for your family.
Everything you need to know about planning your holiday in Gulmarg Ski Resort
Yes. Family Packages can be arranged for adults and children who are skiing or snowboarding for the first time.
Not necessarily. Separate instructors can be arranged where appropriate because adults and children may learn differently or progress at different speeds.
Yes. Tell us who wants to ski and who wants to snowboard so the appropriate equipment and instructors can be arranged.
Suitability depends on the child's age, confidence, physical ability, conditions, and the lesson arrangement. Rather than publishing one minimum age for every child, tell us your children's ages when you inquire and we'll recommend the appropriate setup.
The Premium and Luxury Family Packages include ski or snowboard equipment, helmets, goggles, and waterproof outerwear. Check the individual package page for the final confirmed inclusion list.
The current Family packages include waterproof jackets and pants for adults and children. You'll still need personal thermal layers, warm socks, and normal winter clothing.
Required beginner lift access is included according to the selected package. The 7-day Premium and Luxury itineraries also include Phase 1 Gondola passes. Gondola operations remain subject to weather and other operating conditions.
The current Family packages include breakfast and dinner. Check the selected tier for exact meal arrangements.
Yes. Current Family Packages include Srinagar–Gulmarg transfer arrangements. The exact vehicle and transfer setup should be confirmed with your selected package.
Premium options currently include The Vintage Gulmarg, The Rose Wood Gulmarg, and Hotel Hilltop. Luxury options currently include The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa and Hotel Highlands Park. All hotels remain subject to availability.
Yes. Other activities can be added around the ski or snowboard schedule where time, conditions, and availability allow.
That's fine. We can help plan the ski portion around the people who want lessons while other family members enjoy Gulmarg in a different way.
Yes. The current Family range uses 5- and 7-day baseline itineraries, but custom durations may be possible depending on your dates and requirements.
No. A hotel should only be considered confirmed once availability and the booking itself have been finalized.
Tell us your travel dates, number of adults and children, children's ages, everyone's skiing or snowboarding experience, and whether you prefer Premium or Luxury accommodation.
We'll help shape the package around your family.